State insurance officials announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a June fire that destroyed a church in Washington County. 31-year-old Kevin Tanner of Warthen,Georgia has been charged with first-degree arson, burglary, and false statements and writings. Officials say property belonging to the Holly Springs Baptist Church was found in the home of Tanner.
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Monday, October 8, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Violence toward churches erupts in Middle Georgia
A rash of violence towards churches has erupted in Middle Georgia. Today, Holly Springs Baptist Church of Warthen in Washington county was destroyed. It was the second church to burn this week. Yesterday, Mount Sanai Baptist Church in Sandersville burned.
Gunfire was reported at another Washington county church last night.
A spokesman for state Insurance and Fire Commissioner's office said both fires are considered suspicious. The causes of the fires are unknown. Investigators are at the scene today.
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